The Level Crossing Removal Project at Bell, Munro and Reynard Streets in Coburg, and Moreland Road in Brunswick, involves the elimination of four level crossings through the elevation of the Upfield rail line. This will be achieved via the construction of a 68-span, 1.8 km twin viaduct comprising pre-stressed and post-tensioned U-trough structures.
The rail-over-road solution extends between Moreland and Coburg stations and is designed to deliver significant community and transport benefits. These include the creation of new activated open spaces beneath the viaduct, enhanced east–west connectivity, and upgrades to the Upfield Bike Path, including a continuous dedicated cycling corridor.
To minimise disruption to the local community, all four level crossings will be removed concurrently. The project also includes the construction of two new stations at Coburg and Moreland, while preserving and repurposing the existing heritage-listed station buildings.
A key challenge of the project is the delivery of the viaduct within a constrained and highly congested urban environment, including major construction activities undertaken during a 90-day rail occupation period, as well as staging works alongside live rail operations.
Dex Arounsavat is seconded into KBR as a Technical Advisor, serving as Structures Lead for the Additional Works Package 4 (Bell to Moreland). In this role, he is responsible for leading and delivering the structural design packages through to Issued for Construction (IFC), ensuring adherence to program and budget constraints while driving value engineering outcomes and optimising design efficiency.